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Earn and Clear Your SpecialEducation Credential Through EPIC
AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsEarn One Add One GrantProgram InformationQ&Aeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Student AdvisorContact InformationKalpana ThatteEPP Program Coordinator408 453 4259kthatte@sccoe.orgeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Earn One, Add One Grant Opportunityeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Earn One, Add One Grant OpportunityReceiveFULL TUITION SUPPORTfor Preliminary and Accelerated Pathway Programs*In exchange for4 years of service as a special education teacher in a K-12 education public,private or charter school in Santa Clara County.Initial internship employment efforts must be with grant qualifyingorganization*Up to 20,000 for BA & Credentialeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
What is EPIC?EPIC is a Commission on Teaching Credential(CTC) Accredited Alternative Credentialing Agencyeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
What is EPIC?Balance of Theory and PracticeFaculty are Practitioners in the field who know whatis relevant nowDirectors of Special EducationSelpa DirectorsPrincipalsTeachersProgram Graduateseppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Our focus is Inclusive Education Students with and without disabilities participating inlearning and social activities together ALL children benefit from modifications andaccommodations Inclusion teaches children to embrace difference andview diversity as an asset Inclusion improves academicoutcomes for ALL studentseppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Our focus is Inclusive Education EVERY course addresses at least one high leveragepractice in special education for inclusive classrooms EVERY signature project is tied toinclusion If you are accepted by April 15th,you will receive a free inclusiontextbookeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Early Childhood SpecialEducation(ECSE)Moderate to SevereDisabilities(M/S)Mild to ModerateDisabilities(M/M)0–5K- 22K- 22M/S and M/MAutismAutismEarly InterventionEmotional DisturbanceEmotional DisturbancePreschoolIntellectual DisabilityIntellectual DisabilityMultiple DisabilitiesOther Health ImpairedDeaf BlindSpecific LearningDisabilityAll Placement Types for All CredentialsSDC, RSP, Inclusioneppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Why become a special educationteacher?It’s a passion and every day is different and exciting!eppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Why become a special education teacherYou will get the job andkeep the jobTeacher shortages,thus job opportunitiesare increasing.Grant Covers ALL Tuition costsJob securityeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Traditional Fall 2-Year ProgramYEAR 2YEAR 1ADMISSIONLetter of Intent2 letters ofRecommendationBA/BS 2.75 GPAVerification of employment(grant)US CONSTITUTION*18 unitsClass 1 to 3 days a weekCBEST/CSETAttain PAID Internship byAugust 113 UnitsClass 1 to 3 days a weekRICADistrict MentorEPIC CoachTPAPreliminary CredentialNo Cost for GrantRecipients* 8,525 per year w/o grantCLEAR CREDENTIAL2 years job embeddedcoachingInquiry ProjectClearCredentialNo Cost for GrantRecipients* 4,500 per yearw/o grant* up to 20,000eppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
Paid Intern in FallComplete in 15 monthsClasses through 2 SummersSummer Advance Intensive ProgramEarly Registration DeadlineReceive free textbookLate Application DeadlineOrientationClasses Starteppscholar.sccoe.orgApril 15thApril 26thApril 27thMay 10thSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
SUMMER ADVANCEName of ProgramSUMMER ADVANCECredentialsMild/Mod, ECSE, or Mod/SevereIntern EligibilityEntry PointsValid CPR,Complete 120 hours of courseworkStarts May 10thTime to Complete15 monthsCost 0 with Grant 8,525 per year w/o GrantREQUIREMENTS1 letters of RecLetter of IntentBA w GPA 2.75Verification ofemployment (Grant)eppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
TRADITIONAL PATHWAYName of ProgramCredentialsTRADITIONAL INTERN PATHWAYMild/Mod, ECSE or Mod/SevereIntern EligibilityValid CPR,Complete 120 hrs of courseworkEntry PointsFall and Spring SemestersTime to Complete2 yearsCost 0 with Grant 8,525 w/o GrantREQUIREMENTS1 letters of RecLetter of IntentVerification ofemployment (Grant)*U.S. Constitutioneppscholar.sccoe.orgBA w GPA 2.75SCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
ACCELERATED PATHWAYClear Teaching Credential orPrelim and Two years of ExperienceComplete in 15 monthsSummer, Fall or Spring Entry PointsSummer Early Registration DeadlineReceive free textbookLate Application DeadlineOrientationClasses Starteppscholar.sccoe.orgApril 15thApril 26thApril 27thMay 10thSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
ACCELERATED PATHWAYGENERAL ED and SPECIAL CREDENTIALED TEACHERSName of ProgramACCELERATED PATHWAYCredentialsMild/Mod, ECSE, or Mod/SevereIntern EligibilityImmediately Upon EnrollmentEntry PointsSummer, Fall & Spring SemestersTime to Complete1 yearCost 0 with Grant 10,450 - 12,650w/o GrantsREQUIREMENTS1 Letter of Rec from asupervisorLetter of IntentUnofficial Transcriptseppscholar.sccoe.orgIf Preliminary Credential, must submit verification of 2yrs of Expeppscholar.sccoe.org
Paid INTERNship ProgramEarn While You LearnRequired for ALL PathwaysPassed the CSET (ECSE excluded) Delayed Requirement for Summer AdvanceCompleted 120 hrs of courseworkHave a valid CPReppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
InductionIt’s Clear You Should Clear With Us!Special Ed Induction - No Cost for Grant Recipients* 4,500 w/o grantGeneral Ed Induction - 4,500 per yeareppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
CLEAR INDUCTIONCRITERIA FOR APPLICATIONPreliminary CA Teaching CredentialTranscriptsA teaching positionPROGRAM ELEMENTS2 years job embedded coaching2 Online CollaborativesAction Research Inquiry Projecteppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
CLEAR INDUCTIONCRITERIA FOR APPLICATIONPreliminary CA Teaching CredentialTranscriptsA teaching positionPROGRAM ELEMENTS2 years job embedded coaching2 Online CollaborativesAction Research Inquiry Projecteppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
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Student AdvisorContact InformationKalpana ThatteEPP Program Coordinator408 453 4259kthatte@sccoe.orgeppscholar.sccoe.orgSCCOE: Equity Diversity Inclusion Partnership
CLEAR CREDENTIAL 2 years job embedded coaching Inquiry Project Preliminary Credential No Cost for Grant Recipients* 8,525 per year w/o grant Clear Credential No Cost for Grant Recipients* 4,50
